Woodenbong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WoodenbongNew South Wales |
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Woodenbong
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 Woodenbong
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| Population | 390 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2476 |
| Elevation | 402 m (1,319 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Kyogle Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lismore |
| Federal Division(s) | New England, Page |
Woodenbong is a small village located in the Kyogle Shire area of northern New South Wales, Australia. It is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of the border with Queensland.
In 2021, about 390 people lived in Woodenbong. The village is quite far from big cities. It is about 798 kilometers (496 miles) north-east of Sydney and 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Brisbane.
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Learning in Woodenbong
Woodenbong has a school called Woodenbong Central School. This school teaches students from Kindergarten all the way up to Year 12. It is the main school for Woodenbong and nearby towns like Urbenville and Muli Muli.
The school often hosts sports events for other small towns in New South Wales. This makes it an important place for the community.
What Does the Name Woodenbong Mean?
The name "Woodenbong" comes from the Githabul language. It means "wood ducks on a lagoon." The Githabul people are the traditional owners of this land.
Their language area covers parts of Queensland and New South Wales. This includes places like Warwick, Killarney, and Woodenbong itself.
Farming and Local Jobs
The main jobs in Woodenbong are related to farming. Many people work in Dairy farming, which means raising cows for milk. Cattle grazing, which is raising cows for meat, is also a very important industry here.
Nearby Nature Parks
Woodenbong is close to several beautiful National Parks. Some of these parks are so special that they are part of the World Heritage list. This means they are protected for everyone to enjoy.
You can find these national parks near Woodenbong:
- Border Ranges National Park
- Koreelah National Park
- Toonumbar National Park
- Mount Warning National Park
- Lamington National Park
- Mount Barney National Park
- Springbrook National Park
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